Member Since: 24 Sep 2010
Location: Harrow
Posts: 131
Rear wiper sweepage
My D3's rear wiper sweep has been a bit erratic lately, so I went out this morning to clean and lubricate the pivot on the rear wiper arm. Job done and, looking back, I can now tell my wife exactly where I've been all day!
1st Apr 2019 7:08 pm
Hobson
Member Since: 20 Jun 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 164
Not exactly today but on Saturday I adjusted the fuel computer eco setting in the CCF. It was reading about 12 to 13% high when compared to brimming the tank and working it out manually. Incidentally I also checked the odo reading and it compared closely to GPS/ sat nav readings. It was set at +7% originally so I took it back by 13% to -6%. Done a few of runs over the last couple of days and I'm now getting the same reading on the fuel computer as I do with a manual calculation. Pleased with that. Why didn't LR set the thing more realistically from new though?
1st Apr 2019 11:08 pm
BMW
Member Since: 17 Nov 2007
Location: East Staffs
Posts: 47
D4 belts
Took mine a spin up Preston way yesterday and came back with nice new belts. Good day out and a lot of laughs.
Thanks Flack, Site Sponsor, a grand Job!
2nd Apr 2019 11:43 am
Garyp
Member Since: 08 Apr 2014
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 16
Fitted a TowTrust towbar and 13 pin electrics07 Freelander 2 SE Loire Blue (Gone)
59 Freelander 2 S Izmir Blue (Gone)
56 D3 S Zermatt Silver (Gone)
09 D3 XS Galway Green (Gone)
64 D4 HSE Indus Silver
2nd Apr 2019 2:59 pm
XDAndy
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 597
Re: D4 belts
BMW wrote:
Took mine a spin up Preston way yesterday and came back with nice new belts. Good day out and a lot of laughs.
Thanks Flack, Site Sponsor, a grand Job!
Just remember to check your coolant level (as flack recommends)! ....
.... assuming oil and water pump changed.
He did mine on Friday, and although topped up after, two days later was below minimum - just as he warned it might!
2nd Apr 2019 11:29 pm
john watson
Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: lanark
Posts: 957
Nothing spectacular just changed over the spare wheel for one that had a bit of tyre wear!
Can only conclude that the person(s) who designed the winch arrangement had a grudge against humanity and were thinking of gorillas at the time.Once you have defeated the idiots any job is half done. Pity there are so many idiots to defeat.
5th Apr 2019 9:05 am
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 126
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Well yesterday I did this, only found this thread today.
So fitted D4 rear lights, clear side repeaters
Damaged wrist trying to get the tow hook off
Fitted the new clips for the rear tow cover and fitted said cover.D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
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6th Apr 2019 1:03 pm
LIAMMCL
Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 404
Full wash and polish inside and out and fitted the facelift tail lights. Forgot to swap the led reverse lamps though so they need to come off again
6th Apr 2019 7:49 pm
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 126
carried out a full service, well not full, didn't manage to get the fuel filter changed, might have to book it into a garage to do
kit from Advanced Factors, Castrol oil..
repaired front fog lamps, blown fuse, i suspect the harness rubbed through but will tackle that later.
repaired drivers grab handle, wasn't springing back up, now it does
tried to get the old broken front mud flaps off, will have to try again in the week
replaced the split intercooler pipe.
with the state of the oil that came out planning on doing it again in about 3000,miles time
undercover bolts refitted with copperslip, as they seemed a little rusty.D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
7th Apr 2019 6:11 pm
bimblephish
Member Since: 21 Jul 2016
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 272
Fitted a swing away wheel carrier and rear diff
8th Apr 2019 7:19 pm
XDAndy
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 597
sparkysteve wrote:
carried out a full service, well not full, didn't manage to get the fuel filter changed, might have to book it into a garage to do
kit from Advanced Factors, Castrol oil..
repaired front fog lamps, blown fuse, i suspect the harness rubbed through but will tackle that later.
repaired drivers grab handle, wasn't springing back up, now it does
tried to get the old broken front mud flaps off, will have to try again in the week
replaced the split intercooler pipe.
with the state of the oil that came out planning on doing it again in about 3000,miles time
undercover bolts refitted with copperslip, as they seemed a little rusty.
If I can do a fuel filter, anyone can!
Did my 2005 TDV6 from what was posted here, so if you got trouble with it, just ask!
People here will help you thru’, and save you a packet from taking it to a garage.
9th Apr 2019 12:01 am
jetmech
Member Since: 22 Feb 2016
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 269
The original, 2007, battery failed to start the car this week, so new battery fitted. To say it made a difference would be an understatement, no more “special programs off” messages, it even appears to accelerate faster! (Probably an illusion).Simon.
2008MY Dicovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual
9th Apr 2019 10:54 am
Coo
Member Since: 01 Jun 2015
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 284
Changed the Auxiliary Belt Tensioner on my D3 last night.
Easy enough job, even managing to take old one off through the fan blades.
Fairly quick job but dropped a socket - so had to drop undertray to retrieve it.
9th Apr 2019 2:44 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6570
Blinged it up slightly with some vinyl stickers on both sides
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13th Apr 2019 8:09 am
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 126
fitted wind deflectors
restored the head lights, getting rid of the frosting back to clear and shiny
and the boss painted the rear decals from black (coating has worn off) to satin silverD3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
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